Created By: The Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County
Authorized by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1949, this marker highlights Murfreesboro's brief tenure as the capital of Tennessee from June 1, 1818 to April 30, 1826.Murfreesboro was named the capital of Tennessee in 1818 because of its central location; Nashville regained the title as the state capital in 1826.
This point of interest is part of the tour: Rutherford County Courthouse Museum Tour
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